Health

President Woodrow Wilson photographed in good health.

Woodrow Wilson never publicly acknowledged the 1918 influenza pandemic—not even after he caught the virus himself.

ScareHouse is serving up a ton of (socially-distanced) terrors in Tarentum, Pennsylvania.

During its first 20 years, every face paint-caked zombie or masked ghoul working at ScareHouse was taught one maxim: Get into people’s personal space. Then the COVID-19 pandemic arrived.

Whether you experience pain with a vaccine shot may depend on what type you're getting.

Some shots can barely be felt while others feel like you've been punched in the arm. Is it technique, the vaccine, or something else?

Canceling your gym membership can be a hassle.

Gym contracts can be difficult to walk away from. If you're looking to switch facilities or just don't feel comfortable going in light of the pandemic, these tips may help.

Based on employment, insurance, and cost-of-living data, these are the American cities with the most stressed-out residents in each state.

Just a couple of Subway employees making dessert.

While certain Subway bread types are healthier than others, the sugar content pushes them all toward the “dessert” end of the spectrum.

MDs and DOs are both reputable health care providers. The difference is one of philosophy.

Some people are confused by the DO designation for health care providers, but it's not really so unusual.

Madame Restell as imagined in the March 13, 1847, edition of the National Police Gazette.

When Ann Trow Sommers first arrived in New York City in 1831, she had no idea how notorious and vilified she’d soon become. In a matter of years, she’d craft a whole new identity for herself as Madame Restell, a prominent and wealthy abortionist.

Some people can change their winter mindset.

Learning to think like a Norwegian may help Americans cope with a winter made harder by the pandemic.

Next time you feel yourself tossing and turning at night, try the 4-7-8 breathing technique to fall asleep fast.

Black licorice can have serious health consequences when it's consumed in excess.

The 54-year-old consumed one-and-a-half bags of black licorice a day for weeks before his heart stopped. An ingredient in the treat is to blame.

Hands are built-in tools for detecting bad breath.

In order to cure halitosis, you have to realize you have bad breath in the first place. Here’s why that’s hard to do.

Air quality in airplane cabins has become a growing concern during the coronavirus pandemic.

The coronavirus has brought new attention to air quality on airplanes. And while it's better than you think, there are still risks to consider.

The small, colored rectangles above the seams of toothpaste tubes have nothing to do with its ingredients.

It's not exactly the "safety in numbers" situation you might be imagining.

The facts on where it comes from, how it works, and whether it could happen with the novel coronavirus.

Feeling listless, tired, and out of it? Here are some tips for reducing cumulative stress and anxiety, collectively called your 'allostatic load.'

In the ’80s, Mariko Aoki wrote to a magazine about her strange habit of having to poop in bookstores. Now, she’s the namesake for the condition.

Kenya's Wangari Maathai isn't a household name, but she should be.

From ‘Hidden Figure’ Katherine Johnson to female Nobel Laureates you may not have heard of, Nina Chhita's Instagram is giving us some important history lessons.

Your sheets need to be washed on a regular basis.

Bedsheets may look clean, but they harbor a variety of nasty things—from dust mites to, yes, even poop.

If you find a tick on your body, don't panic—removing it the right way fast drastically reduces your chances of contracting any diseases it might be carrying.

Pharmacists are happy to help. But only after you've walked through the entire store.

There's an excellent reason why pharmacy locations like CVS and Walgreens make you walk all the way through the store before picking up your antibiotics.

Homemade face masks can look cute, but feeling like you’re breathing in stale air isn’t exactly fun.

A juvenile saddleback tamarin is measured as part of an annual health check of a population of three primate species in southeastern Peru.

From the plague to the novel coronavirus, myriad animal viruses have caused problems for humans—and many others haven’t.

Coronavirus vaccine trials pose a lot of questions for those looking to volunteer.

Thinking of enrolling in one of the coronavirus vaccine trials being conducted around the country? Here's what you need to know.

When Woodrow Wilson Caught the 1918 Flu During a Pandemic, But Hid It From the Public

ScareHouse: How a Famously In-Your-Face Haunted House Is Using the Pandemic to Its Advantage

Why Do Some Vaccines Hurt More Than Others?

How to Cancel Your Gym Membership Without Breaking a Sweat

Map Shows the Most Stressed-Out Cities in America

Ireland's Supreme Court Rules That Subway's Bread Is Too Sugary to Be Called 'Bread'

MD vs. DO: What Is the Difference?

When 'The Wickedest Woman of New York' Lived on Fifth Avenue

Norwegians May Hold the Secret to Braving a Winter Lockdown

Want to Fall Asleep Faster? Try This Breathing Technique

A Man Died From Eating Too Much Black Licorice—Here's How That Can Happen

Why Can’t You Smell Your Own Breath? There Are a Few Theories

Just How Clean Is the Air On an Airplane?

What the Color Codes on Toothpaste Tubes Really Mean

What Is Herd Immunity?

The Psychological Reason You’re Feeling So Unfocused—And What To Do About It

Do Your Bowels Suddenly Spring to Life in Bookstores? You’re Not Alone—and the Japanese Even Have a Term for It: Mariko Aoki

Meet Nina Chhita, the Artist Celebrating Diverse Female Scientists With Her Instagram Illustrations

Here's How Often You Should Be Washing Your Sheets

How to Remove a Tick Safely and Effectively

The Reason Pharmacies Are Usually Located in the Back of a Store

LG’s New Wearable Air Purifier Is the Face Mask of the Future

Zoonotic Diseases 101: How Viruses Jump From Animals to Humans

10 Questions About Joining a Coronavirus Vaccine Trial, Answered